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Music Lesson Reviews from Students

Students are raving about their Music instructors on TakeLessons.
Check out some of these recent reviews.

Review by Dimitri

"Great teacher and fabulous musician!

Polina is professional, clever and gentile.She represent the best skills of Russian pianistic school tradition

s and in the same time propose a very personal approach.It was a chance for me to to meet her!If you are motivated and serious you can be shure to make a big progresse with her and very quickly"

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Albany, NY teacher:
Polina D.

Review by Rianne

"Amber is an amazing music teacher! I've been taking lessons with her for a little over a month and am very happy with my progress. She is very approachabl

e, friendly, and is available practically whenever you need her! I couldn't be any happier with her."

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Albany, NY teacher:
Amber W.

Review by Natalie

"Encoraging and helpful"

Albany, NY teacher:
Polina D.

Review by Lily

"Very nice and professional. Took time to get to know my daughter and her vocal abilities. Chose a song from her favorite musical to learn. A very enjoya

ble lesson."

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Albany, NY teacher:
Polina D.

Review by Greg

"Amber is really patient with a new student. I'm glad to be her student."

Albany, NY teacher:
Amber W.

Review by Angelina

"Polina is a brilliant concert pianist and deeply experienced teacher. She is very patient with both kids and adults, beginners and advanced students. Poli

na's individual approach to each student makes them learn and improve fast. She helps her students develop the right texniques and use of dynamics as well as general appreciation for music. If you are looking for an inspirational teacher with easy going personality, Polina is the one!"

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Albany, NY teacher:
Polina D.

Review by Ella

"Wonderful first online lesson for my daughter! My daughter had been taking local lessons for a while but had to abandon them due to other commitments. P

olina's methods and instruction in the first lesson have already exceeded our expectations. I feel our daughter will start progressing much faster now and start appreciating classical music under Polina's guidance."

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Albany, NY teacher:
Polina D.

Review by Kate

"As an adult beginner I was quite apprehensive about taking lessons. However, Polina has been such a good teacher for me. She is patient and always full

of encouragement. That is so important.We do lessons online which is surprisingly effective and very convenient for both of us."

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Albany, NY teacher:
Polina D.

Review by Nicholas

"Polina is a great instructor with an encyclopedic knowledge of music. She is very precise in her instructions, and really guides you through a piece. She

also brings great enthusiasm and energy to the lesson. She was very flexible with my crazy schedule and was willing to adjust lesson days on short notice. I would definitely recommend her."

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Albany, NY teacher:
Polina D.

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